Death notices in The Northern Echo between March 10 and March 17

In total, 52 messages have been posted this week for people in the area who have died recently.

Families post obituaries to share details about the life and death of their loved one.

They provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community as they are shared publicly.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Robert William WALKER

WALKER Robert William (Bob) Suddenly but peacefully at home on 9th March, Bob aged 81 years. Dearly beloved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Gail, dear father-in-law of Danny, loving grandad of Ryan... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Olive Blanche LANGTHORNE

LANGTHORNE Darlington Peacefully in her sleep on Sunday 12th March, at Elderwood Residential Home. Olive Blanche aged 101 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Francis, very much loved mother to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Henry JOHNSON

JOHNSON Henry Thomas Vincent (Harry) Formerly of Rokeby (Barnard Castle), passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on 27th February, aged 80 years. Dearly beloved brother, brother-in-law and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

John Dunn

DUNN John Laton March 5th died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, John Laton of Bishop Auckland, formerly Witton Park aged 85 years, Devoted husband of the late Margaret. He was a... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Alison BRYDEN

BRYDEN 3rd March in hospital. Alison aged 58 years of Darlington. Much loved daughter of Marie and the late James, dearly loved sister to the late Andrew, loving auntie to Drew and a very special... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Chris DODDS

DODDS On 7th March, of Lymington, Esh Winning. Chris, aged 59 years. A dearly loved husband, dad, granda, brother and friend to many. Would friends please meet for service in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Vera HODGSON

HODGSON 22nd February, peacefully in Hospital aged 88 years, Vera nee Archer. Loving wife to the late Ronnie. Much loved mam to Gary and Karen, mother-in-law to Michelle and Geoff. Devoted grandma to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Melda Storey

STOREY 28th February Melda aged 86 years of Fir Tree. Beloved wife of the late Alan, devoted mam of Paul and mother-in-law to Kirsty, much loved and loving grandma of George Alan, dearly loved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Irene POLL

POLL Irene Margaret on March 4th, of Crossgate Moor, Durham. Irene, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Ted, loving mother of Maggie, mother-in-law of Baruch and a dear grandmother and great... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Leslie GAWTHORP

GAWTHORP Leslie Passed away peacefully on 1st March after a long illness, Les aged 77 years of Thirsk. A dearly loved husband of the late Angela, a loving dad of Ann Marie and Wendy, a much loved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

James BOWMAN

BOWMAN (Bowburn) Peacefully at home on 6th March, James (Jim) formerly of Pelton Fell, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne, devoted dad of Tracey, sadly missed father-in-law of Tim, a... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Ann Marie 'Nancy' MCINERNEY

MCINERNEY Ann Marie 'Nancy' Of Colburn Died suddenly but peacefully in hospital after a short illness on 12th February aged 97 years. Beloved wife Patrick, loving mam to Michael, Patrick, Anthony,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

John CORY

CORY John Peacefully in hospital on 1st March 2023, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Kathleene, dearly loved dad of Lyn, Joanne, Jill and the late David, loving grandad of Catherine, Charlotte,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Georgina HOGARTH

HOGARTH (nee Fawcett) 20th February, peacefully in hospital in Darlington, Georgina (Ena), aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cecil, and a much loved mother of John and the late Julie.... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Thomas SHIELD

SHIELD David Thomas Of Richmond, died suddenly on 28th February, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, much loved dad of Darren and Adrian, dear father-in-law to Helen, loving grandad to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

June VALKS

VALKS June Elizabeth Mary The interment of ashes will take place at Hornby Church, Hackforth, on 31st March 2023 at 2pm, refreshments after at The Greyhound Inn click here to read more or pay tribute 

Alan MATTHEWS

MATTHEWS Peacefully in his sleep on 26th February, Alan, aged 83. A loving husband to Ada, and dear father to Andrew and Ian. Beloved grandfather of Daniel, Michael, Anthony, Mark and Emily. Will be... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joan Kidman

KIDMAN Joan (nee Robinson) sadly passed away after a short illness with her loved ones around her, on 5th March 2023, aged 75 years. Joan will be sadly missed by her loving family Gordon, Angela, Leah... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Lawrence Cook

COOK 3rd March, Lawrence William (Bill), aged 83 years, of Yorkhill, Spennymoor. Devoted husband of Yvonne, dearly loved dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many. Would relatives... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Webb

WEBB David On 1st March 2023, David, aged 73, Peacefully passed away at home, Westmorland street, Darlington. A much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. The service will be held At West Cemetery,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Marguerite BEWICK

BEWICK Marguerite Rita passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday March 1, after 98 years of well lived life. She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin, devoted mother of Daryll, dear gran of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Audrey BLYTHE

BLYTHE 19th February peacefully in hospital, of Ferryhill. Audrey (nee Harle), aged 89 years, loving wife of the late William (Bill), mother of Carolyn and Colin, also a much loved nana of Lydia,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Georgina AYRES

AYRES 16th February suddenly at home aged 78 years Georgina. Loving wife to John. Devoted mum to Andrew and the late David. Also a much loved nan. Thank you to the carers who looked after mum with... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Corinne RICHARDSON

RICHARDSON 3rd March passed away peacefully at home, of Spennymoor. Corinne aged 91 years. Wife of the late Jimmy, mother of Philip and Kaye and grandma of Luke, Josh and Alexandra. Would relatives... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Margaret RACE

RACE 27th February, suddenly, Margaret aged 85 years of St.Helen, Auckland. Dearly loved sister of Maureen, devoted aunt of Nicky, Elizabeth and Wendy, much loved great-aunt of James, Kate, Luke, Olly... click here to read more or pay tribute 

David Paterson

PATERSON David ( the Chief ) on 28th February peacefully, surrounded by his family. Late of Eldon, formerly Pagebank aged 70 years. Devoted husband of Judith. Eldest son of the late Joe and Joyce. A... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Kevin COX

COX Kevin Aged 79. Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday 8th March 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, father of Kevin, Andrew & Caroline & granddad of Annis,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Kenneth ROBINSON

ROBINSON Kenneth Aged 91 of Malpas Court Northallerton, formerly of Blacksmiths Farm and North Road Hackforth died peacefully at home on 4th March. Dearly loved husband of the late Heather Robinson... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Doreen JONES

JONES 7th March Doreen aged 92 years of Newton Aycliffe, beloved wife of the late Ronald, devoted mam to Lynn, Gary and Stephen a much loved and loving nana, great-nana and great-great-nana, also a... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Maeve MOONEY

MOONEY (nee Fitzpatrick) March 2nd suddenly at home after a period of ill health. Maeve Elizabeth of Crook, formerly Dublin aged 68 years. Devoted wife of Michael. A loving and much loved mam to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Kenneth SNOWDON

SNOWDON Kenneth (Kenny) passed away peacefully on 23rd February aged 87 years. A much loved husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. Family and friends please meet for a service at Shildon Methodist... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Roy SHYVERS

SHYVERS 3rd March, Roy passed peacefully in Darlington Memorial, with his family around him. Devoted husband of Julia, dearly loved dad of Jon, Peter and his partner Justine and very special Grandy to... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Martin William STUBBS

STUBBS It is with immense sadness we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Martin William Stubbs on 4th March 2023. Devoted husband of Angela, much loved brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Gwendoline WELBURN

WELBURN Gwendoline Dorothy (nee Slack) Dorothy, who epitomised kindness, died peacefully on Monday, 27th February 2023, aged 76. Born in York, daughter to Bill and Betty Slack. Dorothy was the heart... click here to read more or pay tribute 

George Ronald TUNSTALL

TUNSTALL Passed away peacefully on 13th March. George Ronald aged 81 years of Harmby. Devoted husband of Isobel, loving dad of Mark and Viv, cherished grandad of Hannah, Polly, Olivia and Katie. A... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Maureen HIRST

HIRST Maureen of Willington passed away on 24th February aged 79 years. Dearly loved mum, nan, sister, auntie and friend to many. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Denise CARVER

CARVER Denise Denise died peacefully aged 96 years on 3rd March 2023, formerly of High Coniscliffe, Darlington. She was a devoted wife of 53 years to the late Dr Harry Carver, a caring mother and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Cynthia GRIFFITHS

GRIFFITHS Cynthia (nee Graham) Passed away peacefully on 4th March at Chilton Care Centre, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Herbert, dearly loved Mam to David and the late Trevor, a... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Arthur HILDER

HILDER Arthur On 3rd March of Good Avenue, Trimdon Grange, Arthur aged 91 years. Dearly beloved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Susan, Geoffrey and Margaret, dearest father-in-law of Sue and David,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Derek JOHNSON

JOHNSON Derek On 10th March, peacefully in hospital, Derek aged 89 years of Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Andrea and the late David, dear father-in-law of Susan and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Wayne LINSLEY

LINSLEY Wanye of Evenwood, formerly of Cockfield, passed away peacefully at home on 8th March, aged 60 years. Dearly loved partner of Clare, dad of Tammy, Donna and Brian, step-dad to Robbie and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joan McALROY

McALROY Joan (former School Teacher) On 5th March of Langdale Place, Peterlee, Joan aged 93 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Gerard, loving mam, nana and great-grandma. Interment Friday 24th... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Joyce BRASS

BRASS Durham City, peacefully in hospital on 2nd March aged 94 years, Joyce. Dearest cousin of Ian, Stuart and families. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd March... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Audrey BILLINGE

BILLINGE Audrey (nee Holliday) of Howden-le-Wear, formerly Tow Law and Sunniside, March 1st, aged 81 years. Peacefully in the care of Sunderland Royal Hospital. Devoted wife to Peter. Beloved... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Richard TROW

TROW 24th February suddenly in hospital aged 68 years Richard. Loving husband to Rita. Much loved dad to David, Melanie and Daniel. Devoted granda to Isla, Jacob, Isabella, Evelyn and Sebastian. Also... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Brenda SMALL

SMALL (nee Hodgson) Passed away peacefully in Rhyl, on 4th March 2023. Brenda aged 86 years, formerly of Bedale. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, loving mum of Terry, Stephen and Jackie, nana of... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Peter GALLOWAY

GALLOWAY Peter On 7th March peacefully at home Pete aged 80 years of Darlington. Dearly loved husband of Tessa, much loved dad of Paula, Samantha, Tina and Jon a loving father-in-law, grandpa and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Eric WEST

WEST Eric (Curly) 27th February peacefully in hospital of Sherburn Road, aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Paula, a dear dad to Jordan and Katie. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles Church,... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Douglas Berridge 'Doug' SMITH

SMITH Douglas Berridge 'Doug' WO2 Royal Signals RTD Of Richmond Former publican of The Town Hall Hotel, Richmond and The Travellers Rest, Skeeby. Doug died peacefully at home on 22nd February aged 89... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Julie Lewis

Lewis (Nee Buchanan) The Village, Old Shotton Peacefully on 27th February 2023, aged 78 years. Jean dearly loved wife of Bernard. Loving mother of Owen and Alyson. Also a much loved grandma to Jack... click here to read more or pay tribute 

George Reginald GRAY

GRAY George Reginald of Durham Loving husband of Sybil Kathleen Gray and beloved father to Karen, Pamela, John and Simon. A much loved grandpa to Mark, Ashleigh, Claire, Richard, Sophie, David and... click here to read more or pay tribute 

Caron CANT

CANT Caron (nee Caron Knight) Peacefully at home on 3rd March, of Merryoaks, formerly of New Brancepeth, Caron, aged 68 years. Much loved wife to Fred, a dearly loved mam to Simon and Gareth and a... click here to read more or pay tribute